I think that is one of the main attractions of the industry.

I think this relationship is becoming unhinged as the wealthiest are taking the lion's share of profits from Fed-driven inflation and government spending, with wage-earners and tenants enjoying a tiny and declining portion of the new economic activity.This poses a dilemma for the real estate industry.

I am wanting to learn as much as I can about the industry so that I can make the best decisions.  

Yes, the Houston housing market is very affordable, it's one reason many people move here, plus the oil industry, construction, yadda...

We do a lot of, what is known in the industry as, 'tenant fit-outs' in the commercial arena.

When I entered my family's industry in 1990 (we've been in business since the 1800's) I wished I had such a resource.

For example, the CEO of a GMAC company in Central Florida was recently quoted in an article that the future of the industry is in multi-services, which he defines as Real Estate, Mortgage, Construction and Title services.Does anybody know of other companies who are doing this?

You should do a search with google.Also, check with the National Association of Credit Services Organizations to see if the company you are considering is a member.This is the only accredition that matters in the credit repair industry.

The Industry Heirarchy1- Consumer (you, the public)2- Broker, Bank, Lender3- Correspondent Lender (a broker with a line of credit)4- Wholesale Lender (can be a bank or instititional investor)5- Portfolio and Servicing Investor6- Securitizer (basically a broker who creates, buys and sells pools of loans between Wall Street and Investors)7- Wall Street (where the money comes from)Now I really don't suggest going to a "bedroom" broker (one who works from their house) although their nearly non-existent overhead sometimes translates to lower rates and junk fees.

Could someone enlighten me one how I should get started in the (Cocoa Beach,Florida) commercial industry?